The coming battle over Trump tech policy
Vice President-elect J.D. Vance has already suggested that the new administration may condition NATO funding on Europe gutting key internet regulations, asserting that “we’ve…
Politics
What’s the legal path for exiled ex-Thai PM Yingluck Shinawatra to return home?
There has been speculation since early this year about Yingluck’s return to Thailand. This was fuelled by comments from her brother, Thaksin, who assured that the former PM…
Islamabad High Court grants ex-PM Imran bail in new Toshakhana case as govt rules out release
The short order, a copy of which is available with Dawn.com, said Imran’s petition was accepted and post-arrest bail was granted subject to furnishing bail bonds worth Rs 1…
Ex-Pakistani PM Imran tells party leaders to dissociate from PTI if unable to attend ‘critical’ Nov 24 protest
Since Imran’s arrest in August 2023 on several counts, his party has been holding protests across the country for his release and against the alleged rigging of the Feb 8…
Fear, grief, sorrow and despair — all the emotions we don’t allow men to feel or express
Pakistani society often shames men into suppressing their feelings, leaving many men unable with emotions that take time to process and understand.
With election tribunals’ failure, the ruling set-up’s legitimacy remains in doubt: Dawn
With the election tribunals having thus failed to fulfil the purpose for which they were created, it is not surprising that Pakistan has not been able to stabilise.
Indian Election Commission gives BJP, Congress one week’s time to respond to poll code violations
The poll panel on Saturday wrote to BJP president J P Nadda and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge seeking their comments over the matter by 1 pm on Monday.
Thai government vows to roll out 10,000 baht handout for elderly by January
The Pheu Thai Party had initially promised to hand out 10,000 baht to 50 million Thais aged 16 and above via a digital wallet scheme. However, due to budget constraints, it…
Review the Animal Welfare Act to protect strays better, says Malaysian ex-PM Yaakob
On Nov 12, over 100 animal lovers from 32 groups who held a peaceful protest at Parliament submitted a memorandum seeking amendments to the Animal Welfare Act 2015 and advocating…
100 days of government: Major steps taken towards a ‘new Bangladesh’
The government move to try killers and human rights violators from the previous regime; efforts to provide compensation and medical care to those injured in the movement; and the…